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jeanv8

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power brakes conversion help needed
« on: April 12, 2009, 02:25:21 PM »
hello I have a 4 speed manual tranny v8 1966 mustang conv and have no power brakes and I want to convert it wat do I need do you now off any good suppliers
thanks
I have disc on the front

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2009, 04:32:18 PM »
Hey Jean....welcome to the site.  Mustang Monthly did a write-up on the conversion, and they even give you a place to buy the parts.  Looks like a pretty easy conversion since you already have front disks.   I believe what you are looking for starts on page 2.  Here ya' go....

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/mump_0605_1967_ford_mustang_disc_brake_install/index.html

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2009, 09:02:55 PM »
I just did a front disc brake conversion on my 66. It came with a dual bowl master and a vacuum booster. I installed it and the brakes are good. You can find a vacuum booster at NPD (National Parts Depot). I had to take my hood off to get to the old master and remove it as well as install the new booster and master. I little tight but it fairly easy.

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2009, 11:20:00 PM »
I did a single jelly jar conversion to a dual master cylinder.  I had to do some brake line replacement anyway, so added the 1967 dual MC.  I don't need a power booster on my light 65 though.  I still have drum and shoe brakes on the front.  She stops just fine.  You  just have to anticipate, and drive.  No talking on the cell phone or smoking a joint.  ;D

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2009, 04:41:50 PM »
any help on manual to power steering?

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2009, 06:11:36 PM »
Just do a google search.  There are a few related articles, but not a Mustang Monthly "how to" article that I could find other than the one I have already given you.  It looks like a lot of trouble to me.  A 65 and 66 Mustang are not heavy enough to require power brakes IMO.  Maybe you should visit the gym more often. ;D

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2009, 07:43:55 PM »
soaring ur a smart***. but its better to be a sam*** than be a dumb***. lol thanks.

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2009, 07:58:35 PM »
Seriously, look at that first article I gave you to see if that is the information you need.  Sometimes, we have a little fun on here.   ;D Life can't be all serious, now can it? 
If you are mentally impaired, here it is again.  JK ;D
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/mump_0605_1967_ford_mustang_disc_brake_install/index.html

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Re: power brakes conversion help needed
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2009, 11:20:14 PM »
If you are just wanting to upgrade to a power booster for your brakes NPD National Parts Depot will probably have the vacuum booster. You may have to buy a new master cylinder to go with the booster but they have them too.

 

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